GE6674-COMMUNICATIONANDSOFTSKILLSLABORATORY

YEAR: 2015-2016

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 CONTENTS

PG.N MARKSSIGN
S.NODATETOPICNAME O

LANGUAGELAB

1.CommonErrorinEnglish

2.
Readingcomprehension

3.CloseReadingExercise

4.
SequencingofStatements

CARREERLAB

5.JobApplicationletter

6.LetterWriting

7.EmailCommunication

8.ReportWriting

9.ProposalWriting

10.GroupDiscussion
LANGUAGELAB
Ex.no:1
Date:
COMMONERRORSINENGLISH
1. I met an European.
2. Geetha’s father is a M.L.A.
3. They are going to Himalaya.
4. Raghu prefers milk than tea.
5. A bunch of keys were found in my car.
6. One of the boy looks happy.
7. We bought lot of furnitures.
8. My father is a honest man.
9. Mathematics are my favorite subject.
10.Ramu wanted an one rupee coin.
11. She was appointed council to the embassy in Beirut.

12. Itstime to go home; its getting late.

13. I have some lose change in my pocket.

14. You’re technical writing book is on the table.

15. It is still to rainy to pave the street.

16. Explain to me the principal of convention).

17. Use company stationary for company business purposes only.

18. My utility bill is higher this month then it was last month.

19. Are they going two pave the street today?

20.Who’s technical writing book is this?

ANSWERS:

1. I met a European.
2. Geetha’s father is an M.L.A.
3. They are going to the Himalayas.
4. Raghu prefers milk to tea.
5. A bunch of keys was found in my car.
6. One of the boys looks happy.
7. We bought a lot of furniture.
8. My father is an honest man.
9. Mathematics is my favourite subject.
10.Ram wanted a one rupee coin.
11.She was appointed consul to the embassy in Beirut.
12.It’s time to go home,it’s getting late.
13.I have some loose change in my pocket.
14.Your technical writing book is on the table.
15.It is still too rainy to pave the street.
16.Explain to me theprinciple of convention).
17.Use company stationery for company business purposes only.
18.My utility bill is higher this month than it was last month.
19.Are they going to pave the street today?
20.Whose technical writing book is this?
Ex.no:2
Date:
READINGCOMPREHENSION
EXERCISE-I

Let us take a brief look at the planet on which we live. As earth hurtles through spaceat
a speed of 70,000 miles per hour it spins, as know, on its axis, which causes it to
beflattened at the poles. Thus , if you were to stand at sea level at the North or Southpole
you would be 13 miles nearer the centre of the earth than if you stood on theequator.
The earth is made up of three major layers-central core, probably
metallic,some 4000 miles across, a surrounding layer of compressed rock and to top it
all avery thin skin of softer rock, ony about 20 to 40 miles thick- that’s about as thin
asthe skin of an apple, talking in relative terms.
The pressure on the central core is unimaginable. It has been calculated that atthe
centre it is 60 million pounds to the square inch,and this at a temperature
ofperhaps 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The earth’s interior, therefore would seem to beof
liquid metal- and evidence for this is given by the behavior of earthquakes.
When an earthquakes occurs, shock waves radiate from the centre just as
wavesradiate outwards from the point where a stone drops into a pond, And these
wavespulsate through the earth’s various layers. Some waves decend vertically
and passright through the earth, providing evidence for the existence of the core
and anindication that it is fluid rather than solid. Thus, with their sensitive instruments,
thescientific who study earthquakes the seismologistics, can in effects X- ray the earth.
Iceland is one of the most active vilconic regions of the world. And it was to
Iceland that Jules verne sent the hero of his book ‘A Journey to the centre of
the
Earth’. This intrepid explorer clambered down the opening of an extinct volcano
andfollowed its winding until he reached the earth’s core. There he found great
oceans,and continents with vegetation. This conception of a hollow earth we now know
to befalse. In the 100 years since Jules verne published his book the
science ofvulcanology,as it is called has made great strides. But even sol the deepest,
man hasyet penetrated is about 10,000 feet. This hole, the Robinson Deep mine
in southAfrica, barely scratches the surface: so great is the heat at 10,000 feet that were
it notfor an elaborate air-conditioning system the miners working would be roasted.
Oilborings down to 20,000 feet have shown that the deeper they go,the hotter it
becomes.
The temperature of the earth at the centre is estimated to be anything between
3,000 and 11,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Some scientists believe that this
tremendousheat is caused by the breaking- down of radio-active elements which
release largeamounts of energy and compensate for the loss of heat from the earth’s
surface. If thistheory is correct then we are all living on top of a natural atomic
powerhouse.
1.Read the following statements and mark true or false based on the text:
1. If you stand at the Equator you will be closer of the Earth than if you stand
atthe poles
2. The shock waves from an earthquake cannot pass through the Earth’s
centralcore
3. Jules verne suggested that the Earth’s centre was hollow
4. The earth travels through the space at a speed of 90,000 miles per hour.
5. The earth is compressed to a natural atomic power house
2. Answer the following question by choosing the best alternative option
undereach:
1. The outer layer of the Earth is compressed to the skin of an apple because
(1)It is only 20 to 45 miles thick
(2)It is thin in proportion to the Earth’s mass
(3)It is relatively thin compared with the central core
2. Which of the following is noy true?
It is thought that the interior of the Earth is not solid because
(1)There is great pressure at the centre
(2)Earthquake waves can move vertically
(3)The outer layer is made of rock
3. The Robinson Deep mine in south Africa is
(1)Too deep to work in
(2)Too hot to work in
(3)Very close to the surface
4. Since the publication of Jules Vernes’s book it has been provided that
(1)The centre of the earth is not hollow
(2)Oil borings cannot go deeper than 20,000 feet
(3)The earth is in danger of exploding
 5. The behavior of the earthquakes is the evidence to show that
(1)The outer layer is not semi-solid
(2)The interior of the earth is not solid
(3)Earthquakes can be controlled
3. Give the meaning of the following words:

1. In effect
2. Intrepid
3. Has made great strides
4. Compensate for
Answers:

1. Read the following statements and mark true or false based on the text:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
2. Answer the following questions by choosing the best alternative option
undereach:
1. It is thin in proportion to the Earth’s mass

2. The outer layer is made of rock

3. Very close to the surface

4. The centre of the earth is not hollow

5. The interior of the earth is not solid

3. Give the meanings of the following words:

1. actually

2. daring

3 .developed immensely

4. make up for
 READING
COMPREHENSIONE
XERCISE-II
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:

Sight is our most precious sense and many people fear blindness more than they
fearany other disability. Eye, the organ of sight is our most important organ for
locatingand observing the world around us. We use our eyes in almost everything we
do ---reading, working, watching movies and television, playing games and countless
otheractivities.
The human eyeball measures only about 25 min in diameter. Yet the eye
cansee objects as far away as a star and as tiny as a grain of sand. The eye can
quicklyadjust its focus between a distance point and a near once.

QUESTIONS
I. Answer the following questions
1. What is our most precious sense?
2. Which disability the people fear most?
3. What is the chief function of the organ of sight?
4. Name a few activities in which we use our eyes?
5. What is the average measurement of the human eye ball?

II. Give a synonym for each of the following

words.SYNONYMS
1. Precious ---------------
2. Tiny ---------------
3. Quickly ---------------
4. Countless ---------------
5. Disability ----------------
III. Give an antonym for each of the following words
ANTONYMS
1. Far ---------------
2. Disability ---------------
3. Countless ---------------
4. Precious ---------------
5. tiny ---------------
ANSWERS
1. Eye is our most precious sense.
2. Blindness is the disability which people fear most.
3. The chief function of the organ of sight is to locate and observe the world
aroundus.
4. Reading, working, watching movies and television, playing games are
someactivities in which we use our eyes.
5. The human eyeball measures only about 25 min in diameter

SYNONYMS
1. Costly, very valuable
2. Very minute, small particle.
3. Very soon
4. Numerous
5. Physical or mental handicap.

ANTONYMS
1. Small distance
2. Ability
3. Countable
4. Low value
5. Large
 Ex.no:3
Date:
CLOSEREADINGEXERCISE
The upturn in the Company’s Performance was caused by
factors. A Of the management structure the decision making

process with consequent savings in time and costs. Of equal importance were
the
increased sales by newlyadopted merchandising techniques and ofmore direct
employee involvement.

In contrast, results from abroad were .This was largely due to reduced margins
caused by distribution and stock control .These problems be
resolved by next year, since our with Express International should lead to
information systems and a resultant improvement in the efficiency of theflow of
goods within our supply chain.
Answers:

The significant upturn in the company’s financial performance was caused

bymany factors. A re-organization of the management structure speeded up
thedecision making process with consequent savings in time and costs. Of
equalimportance were the increased sales caused by newly adopted
merchandisingtechniques and an expansion of more direct employee involvement.
In contrast, results from abroad were poor. This was largely due to
reducedmargins caused by distribution and stock control problems. These problems
will beresolved by next year, since our deal Express International should lead to
betterinformation systems and a resultant improvement in the efficiency of the
flow ofgoods within our supply chain.
Ex.no:4
Date:
SEQUENCINGOFSENTENCES

(a) A small amount of light is absorbed by the polarizing filters, but otherwise
theentireassembly is transparent.

(b) The molecules of liquid crystal have electric charge on them.

(c) LCDs are preferred widely because it uses very small amounts of
electricpower, and are therefore suitable for use in battery-powered electronic
devices.
(d) Charges on the molecules cause these molecules to align themselves in
ahelical structure, or twist.
(e) If the liquid crystals are completely untwisted, light passing through them
willbe polarized perpendicular to the second filter, and thus be completely blocked.
(f) Before applying an electric charge, the liquid crystal molecules are in
relaxedstate.
(g) A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a thin, flat display made up of any
numberof color or monochrome pixels are arrayed in front of a light source or
reflector.
(h) In some LCDs, the electrode may have a chemical surface that seeds
thecrystal, so it
crystallizes at the needed angle.
(i) Many LCDs are driven to darkness by an alternating current, which
disruptsthe twisted effect, and become faint or transparent when no current is
applied.
(j)The liquid crystal display twists the polarization of light entering one filter
toallow it to pass through the other.
ANSWER:

A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a thin, flat display made up of any number
ofcolor or monochrome pixels are arrayed in front of a light source or reflector.

The liquid crystal display twists the polarization of light entering one filter toallow
it topass through the other.

The molecules of liquid crystal have electric charge on them.

Before applying an electric charge, the liquid crystal molecules are in relaxedstate.

Charges on the molecules cause these molecules to align themselves in

ahelical structure,or twist

In some LCDs, the electrode may have a chemical surface that seeds
thecrystal, so it crystallizes at the needed angle.

A small amount of light is absorbed by the polarizing filters, but otherwise

theentire assembly is transparent.

If the liquid crystals are completely untwisted, light passing through them willbe
polarized perpendicular to the second filter, and thus be completely blocked.

Many LCDs are driven to darkness by an alternating current, which disrupts

thetwisted effect, and become faint or transparent when no current is applied.

LCDs are preferred widely because it uses very small amounts of electricpower,
and are therefore suitable for use in battery-powered electronic devices.
CAREERLAB
Ex.No:5
Date:
LETTEROFAPPLICATIONFORJOB

From

To

The Manager

Cisco Private Limited

5th cross, Sebastian road

Hyderabad-533123

Dear Sir,

I was very interested to see your advertisement for a Software Engineer

inThe Hindu (31st march 2015). I have seeking just an opportunity as this, and I
thinkmy background and your requirements may be good much. I am very much
interestedin working as Software Engineer in your esteemed organization. I enclose
my resumeas a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment with Cisco
Private Limited.

I have worked as a project trainee in Live Computer Limited for the past
7months. I was involved in developing a graphical user interface for
MetadataManagement System. So I have experience in Java security, JDBC, and
Oracle.
As a Software Engineer in your organization, I assure you that I will
workhard for the improvement of your company. Furthermore, I work well with
others.
 I would appreciate you keeping this enquiry confidential. Thank you for
yourconsideration.

Yours faithfully,

RESUME

Name:R

eg. no:

Course: B.E

(ECE)Professional

Objectives:

To obtain a challenging position with Opportunities for professional growth based

onmerit andperformance, utilizing proven abilities through my Education
andexperience.

ACADEMICRECORD:
Degree School/college Board Year % of Marks
/University ofpassi
ng
Areas of Interests :

Technical Skills:

Languages:

Office Automation Tools :

Personal Details:
Name :

Father’s Name

:Address :

D.O.B :Gender

:Marital Status

Languages known :

Declaration:
I do here by conform that the information given above is true to the best of
myknowledge.

Date : 4-4-2016

Place :
Ex.No:6
Date:
LETTERWRITING
a)BUSINESSLETTER

SOUTHERNPLASTICS
From

To

Livetech computer Agency,

2/88, oachira

Kollam-690526

Sir,

Sub: Quotations for computer components requested – Reg.

Kindly quote your lowest rates including packing, transportation and discount for
thesupply of the following:
S.NO. ITEM SPECIFICATION QUANTITY

1 Computer Monitors 17’’colour LG brand 3 Nos.

2 Key Boards Computer 110keys-black colour 5 Nos.

3 Joy Sticks HCL Make 4 Nos.

4 Printers Inkjet model 12 colours 2 Nos.

The quotations should reach us on or before 4th April 2016. Goods, if ordered , are
tobe delivered at the above address.

Thank you,

Yours faithfully,
 b)SOCIALLETTER

From

To

The Editor

The

Hindu,Chenn

ai-1

Sir,

Sub: Noise Pollution –A threat

On behalf of the people of Memana ,I would like to bring to light, the

nuisancecaused by jarring sounds.

The people are often irritated by the loudspeakers all the time from the different hallsand
the theatres. The marriage halls are not only busy during the marriage seasons,but also
on some other occasions. As the entire social, cultural and political meetingsare
conducted there with the use of loud speakers, the school children, the patients,the aged
and the public cannot have a sound sleep.

The school children are easily diverted by the loudspeakers from the nearby theatres
.Such loudspeakers may affect the general career of the students immensely.

We are very much afraid to note that such noise may affect the hearing capacity of
thecommon mass. Our representation to the concerned authorities was in vain.
May Idrew the attention of the concerned authorities to take the necessary steps at once
soas to make the students concentrate more on their studies.
The people would thank the authorities profusely, if necessary steps are taken at
theearlier.

Thanking

you,Yours sincerely,
Ex.No:7
Date:
EMAILCOMMUNICATION
BUSINESSE-mail

To:“Dr.S. NarayanaMoorthy’’<narayanamoorthi@gmail.com>

From:
Date: Mon 4 April 2016

Subject: Non-execution of our order 20/04/2016

Dear Dr. S Narayana,

We ordered for the supply of chemicals on 15th march. Now more than half monthhas
passed and the order had not been executed yet. We require these chemicals
ratherurgently for the ensuring university exams, which are scheduled to commence on
19 -
04-2016. Hence we request you to send the chemicals immediately. In case we failedto
receive the chemicals before 10-04-2016, we will purchase the chemicals in
thelocal market and our order will automatically cancelled. We can’t afford to take
therisk, as our requirements are for the university exams.

Yours faithfully,
 b)SOCIALE-mail

From:
To:“Studyabroadgroup”sag@bu.edu.in
CC:Live,EducationalDevelopmentlive@bu.edu.in
Subject:Studentspreparingtostudyabroadin2ndsemester2015-2016

Date:

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Ex.No:8
Date:
REPORTWRITING
AREPORTONTHEUSAGEOFTWOWHEELERSASAMODEOFTRA
NSPORTATIONFORYOUTH

SUBMITTEDTOThe

General

Manager,General

Motors,Surgeon 720

SUBMITTED BY

Date:April 4,2016

To:TheGeneralManager,Generalmotorsandsurgeon720
From:Ref:25GB
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Date:4April2016

Background:
Aswedecidedinthegeneralbodymeetingon12thJanuary2016,myteamconducte
dastudywiththeviewtofindoutthepreferencesofyouthtousetwowheelersasmod
eoftransportation.

Method:
Our team conducted surveys in 5 important cities viz Kochi, Chennai,
Bangalore,Hyderabad, and Erode. Those we primarily targeted the youth
respondents, wecollected data from mixed age group of both sexes in order to do a
comparison. Sincewe were concentrating only on short trips, we excluded ‘trains’ and
had only ‘car’,
‘bus’, ‘bike’, and ‘bicycle’ in the study list. Data from all the five cities were
puttogether and divided in to two heads namely ‘Male participants’ and
‘Femaleparticipants’ with three sub divisions viz age group 18-30, age group 31-45,
and agegroup 46-60 for analysis.

Result:
The results have shown that the age group 46-60 prefers car for their
transportationwhere the other age groups prefers the bikes. The female participants
have equalpreference for car and bike. The male population love bike for its trips.

Ex.No:9
Date:
PROPOSALWRITING
APROPOSALFORTHEPURCHASEOFTWOWHEELERS

SUBMITTED TO

Mrs.LathaSreedhar,

Chief Sales

Executive,Maryline industries,

Kollam.

SUBMITTED BY

Date: April 4,2016

To
 Mrs

LathaSreedhar,Chief

Sales Executive,

Marylineindustries

,Kollam.

Madam,

Sub: Proposal for the purchase of two wheelers

Following our recent discussion, I collected details of information about

threedifferent types of two wheelers that are very popular in the market. The
comparativestatement of their petrol consumption, horsepower, strokes and costs is as
follows:
Name of Petrolcon Horse power strokes Cost
thevehicl sumption
e

MR 60 150 CC 4 Rs.48000/-
AS 55 180 CC 4 Rs.58000/-
PM 65 150 CC 4 Rs.68000/-

Aswerequirevehiclesforlongdistancecoverage,MRisthebeststudiedvehiclef
orourpurpose,thoughitisslightlycostlier.HenceMRmaybepurchasedforoffic
epurpose.

Yoursfaithfully,Mark

etingExecutive.
Ex.No:10
Date:
GROUPDISCUSSION
Objective:

To co-operate and work as a team and express valuable views, information and
ideasthereby to arrive at a conclusion or find solution for a given topic or issue.

Topic:

Duration:

Total number of participants:

Name of the leader/Moderator:

Name of participants:
My role:
Tools used:
1) Clear Objective.
2) Motivated interaction.
3) Logical Presentation.
4) Cordial Atmosphere.
5) Effective communication skills.
6) Participation by all candidates.
7) Leadership skills.

The Steps used:

1) Setting up the groups.
2) Selection of topic.
3) Planning the discussion.
4) Deciding the role.
5) Introducing the topic and purpose of the discussion.
6) Introducing yourself and the other speakers.
7) Making sure all members have approximately the same time to speak.
8) Thanking group members for their contribution.
9) Being objective and summarising the groups discussion
andachievements.
10) Preparation of group/individual reports.

Time of commencement:

Points discussed:
Questions rose:

Recommendations/solution given:
Conclusion/Solution/Decision taken:

Time of ending:

Evaluation table:
S.No. Events
Counts/Attempts
made(in numbers)
1 I discussed actively.

2 Points I contributed.

3 I interrupted the discussion.

4 I became impatient/got angry.

5 I behaved in a rude manner.

6 I insulted/criticized/humiliated the group member.

7 I expressed my views politely with smile

8 My body language was negative/aggressive.

9 I did not listen to/concentrate on the points discussed

10 I respected others opinions and individuality

Result:
I followed the ethics/rules of GD(counts) :

I did not follow the ethics/rules of

GD(counts):Total no. of counts:

My perfection level in GD(in percentage)= n(rules followed)/n(total counts) x 100